Progres sive Ticket Wins City Election Amid Races
In Lordsburg on Tuesday April 5 the Progres sive Ticket led by Ernest J Short finished with 449 votes for mayor while C L Buddy ran by with Degree Ellison 66 and D 8 Pen one. Trustees totals: Dewey Jones 404 I C Conner 410 Jack Heath 420 FE D Wright 417. Clerk Earl T Brown 913 votes Colquitt Oliver 82 E M Fisher Jr 401. Other tickets listed varying trustee tallies and no Citizens Ticket clerk candidate. Over twenty ballots were invalidated for illegal markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Ernest J
Greater Lordsburg
Int
C. L
Buddy
Citizens
J. Henry Ellison
Ernest J. Short
Henry Ellison
Dewey Jones
I. C. Conner
Jack Heather
FE. D. Wright
Earl T. Brown
Colquitt “Collie” Oliver
E. M. Fisher, Jr
H. H. Conder
Onear Allen
Leonard Been
J.C. Wright
James Sweet
J. H. Clark
C. D. Elkins
J. M. Jordan
Life Insurance Firm Seeks FHA Mortgage Role in New Mexico
A Keeling of the era American Life Insurance group in Albuquerque says his company may handle FHA loans in the state. He claims the Life Insurance Company in Mexico is best suited to manage such mortgages and notes cooperation with banks to place FHA backed loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Keeling
Era American Life Insurance Gang of
Albuquerque
Er Miller
Ther of Commerce
Gary Holt
Lee County
FHA
Hidalgo County
Fed[Housing Administration
Inie Ro M. Reynolds
Boyd Lox
First National
Keeling
Era American Life Insurance
Mortiaree Tithe II
Mexico
Roper
Voters Return Home After City Election Day
Mre Earle Kerr Claude BE Wood of Santa Fe and Mre Ralph Clark of Rita came home to vote in the city election as residents head back after polling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Kerr
Claude BE. Wood
Santa Fe
Ralph Clark
Rita
Book review lecture by Pastor Carson at Woman's Club
Kenneth B. Carson, pastor of a Presbyterian church, will deliver a book review at the Woman's Club in Lordabure on April 18 at 3 30 p m. Those interested are urged to attend as the lecture promises broad interest and further details will be announced in the Liberal next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth B. Carson
Presbyterian Church
The
Womans Club
Lordaburety
SE FOR BILTMORE CAFE PRAISES FROM MULTIPLE PATRONS
Henry Ellison owner of the lore Cafe receives positive letters praising the cafe service from J S Saw of San Jose California and a Flushing New York patron who calls the baker of the best plate pies in America plus a Michigan patron lauding the pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ellison
Lore Cafe
J. S
San Jose
California
Flushing
York
America
Michigan
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers
The Jeffus and Armistead families express sincere gratitude to friends neighbors and those who sent flowers for the bereavement and burial of Mrs. ke P. Jeffus. The tribute extends to all who offered support and kindness during the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke P. Jeffus
George P. Jeffus
D. F. Armistead
J. H. Amistead
S. L. M. Berford
Curry Entertains At Elaborate Chicken Dinner
John Curry hosted a laborate chicken dinner Sunday evening for his mother Mrs. T. itrong and guests including Mr. and Mrs. John 8 Misses June Richardson Jeaner O'Meara Mrs. Ina G. W. Gates and Willard Olt.
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John Curry
Silver Tea Gala Opens Spring Social Season
The Methodist Missionary Society hosted a silver tea on March 41 at Mrs. L. B. Robinson’s home. Guests in attendance included Mrs. R. B. Lundgren, society president, and other members such as Mrs. Bryan Hall and Mrs. H. L. Scofield. The event featured elegant decor with Italian cut-work linen, fiesta pottery, and silver service, plus vocal performances and readings to entertain attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Missionary Society
L. B. Robinson
R. B. Lundgren
Bryan Hall
Fiesta
P. M. Melnnis
Mra
A. I. Green
Mra. H. L. Scofield
Georgie Trimble
Wm. Oxsheer
P. M. Chase
Glen Moses
H. E. Scofield
Lois Ewan
Lions Club April 1 Ladies Night in Las Cruces
Lion Holt chaired the luncheon while Augustine presided on the election board. Lions Carson of Deming Escudero of Juarez and former president Miller spoke as Lordsburg delegates joined the event. The club expects September Legion delegates to travel from Lordsburg to the national convention in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion
Augustine
Lion Holt
Lion Miller
Las Cruces
Lions Club
Kenneth Carson
Deming
Carlos Escudero
Juarez
Burt
Lordsburg
Lioness Miller
Lion Claude Sanders
American Legion
Los Angeles
American Legion Dance Arranged to Benefit Drum Corps
The local American Legion post hosts a dance at the Knights of Pythias hall tomorrow night April 9 to raise funds for completing the purchase of drums and bugles for a Drum and Bugle Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Knights of Pythias Hall
Legion
Mrs George P Jeffus Dies After Illness at Mimbres
Mrs George P Jeffus passed away Friday April 1 1938 at Mimbres Hot Springs New Mexico after medical treatment. Funeral held Saturday in Lordsburg with Eastern Star honors. remains sent to Dallas for burial at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Survived by husband and daughter plus several siblings and relatives. service included solos and choirs. funeral hours observed as a community tribute.
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Geo. P. Jeffus
Mimbres Hot Springs
New Mexico
John Waldrop
Hubert
John
Lordsburg
Dallas
Jeffus
Bryan Hall
Thelma Ross
Methodist
Claude Fuller
Pianet
Sam Gass
Baptist
BE. M. Fisher
George Cureton
Harry Rosenstein
Maurice Conner
W. C. Mearna
Sam Gasa
Ed Johnson
Silver City Deming
Steins
Rodeo
Animas
el Paso Duncan
Tucson
Waldrop
la Mar Smith
Oak Cliff Methodist Church
Exie Berford
Laurel Land Memorial Park
L. M. Berford
D. F. Armistead
J. H. Armistead
J.D. Hall
J. H. Wagner
Neeleys Enjoy One Month Vacation Route to Tucson
Mr and Mrs Marcus Neeley of Fl Paso were here Tuesday en route to Tucson where they will enjoy a month s vacation Lion Neeley greeted his former brother Lions at their noon luncheon Ben Artemas Ward of Animas greeted old friends here Thursday Mr and Mrs Charles Schulz and Miss Alma Perry spent Thursday in El Paso Mrs G W Trimble and Mrs Mildred Townsend are visiting this week in California
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Marcus Neeley
Fl Paso
Tucson
Lion Neeley
Lions
Charles Schulz
Alma Perry
el Paso
Mrs Cosgrove Recalls Guatemala Trip And Train Ride
Mrs C B Cosgrove writes from Guatemala to Mrs Tom Pendleton recounting a cross country journey from Boston to Philadelphia by night train, a sea voyage on United Fruit Company boats, a Cuba shore sighting, a long overland rail trip to Guatemala City, jungle scenery, banana plantations, native workers, and high mountain climbs with tunnels and zigzag tracks. The letter notes small wages for natives and local paper and cigarette laws.
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Boston
Philadelphia
United Fruit Company
Tropics
New Orleans
Delaware River
Mie
Kidder
Barbara
Florida
Cuba
Guatemala
Guatemala City
Zacapa
Sheriff Cavin Arrests Alleged Counterfeiter in Up-To-Date Case
Sheriff John Cavin arrested Samuel Worthington on suspicion of counterfeiting after finding nearly $1,000 in old coins and toolkits in his possession. Worthington claimed coin sales to raise money, while authorities noted counterfeit and burglary tools among his items. A portion of his loot had been disposed of in Phoenix, and he faced questioning at the county courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cavin
Samuel Worthington
Worthington
Cavin
County Court House
Greyhound Rua
District Court Term Opens in Lordsburg With Judge Hay
The spring term of District Court convened in Lordsburg with Judge Coorge W. Hay, District Attorney Joseph W. Hodges and Court Stenographer Mrs. Margaret Betes in attendance. The docket cleared with several cases disposed of and others set for later. Ray Norman and Bert Taylor were sentenced to 3 to 5 years and 2 to 5 years respectively for grand larceny involving baggage theft. Sheriff Cavin will escort them to Santa Fe next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosico
Lordsburg
Coorge W. Hay
Joseph W. Hodges
Margaret Betes
Ray Norman
Bert Taylor
Cavin
Norman
Taylor
Santa Fe
Budget Commissioners Hold Meeting in Hidalgo County
I WH Grissom state education al budget auditor and the Budget Commission met in Lordsburg on Thursday to set Hidalgo county school budgets for the year starting July 1 1988. The hearings aim to cooperate with local officials rather than dictate appropriations based on projected income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I WH. Grissom
State Educational Hudget
Budget Commission
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Lordsburg Club to Install Officers at April Meeting
Installation of new officers will be a highlight of the Lordsburg Business and Professional Women’s Club meeting on Thursday evening April 14. The event will likely be hosted at Mrs. Ewan’s home with Miss Eleanor O’Meara and her committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Business and Professional Womens Club
Ewan
Eleanor O'Meara
Methodist Church Services Bulletin
Church schedule lists services with Pastor Bryan Hall. Morning worship at 11 includes The Communion Sermon led by Dr. W. L. Barr of El Paso. Epworth League 6 40 p m. Evening service 7 40 p m with prayer at 7. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 40 p m. Sunday school 9 46 a m. Morning service 11 a m. Wednesday prayer service 7 p m.
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Epworth League
W. L. Barr
Fl Paso
Baptist Church Service Schedule and Invite
Sunday School at 9 46 with J H McLeod as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 4 p m. Evening service features good singing and welcoming atmosphere. Encourages attendance with Bible preaching without fear or favor.
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J. H. McLeod
The Highest Fellowship and The Unity of the Cross Sermons
The Church of Christ invites heads of families and all in Lordsburg to two Sunday sermons at 11 a.m. The afternoon topic is The Unity of the Cross with a cross diagram on the board. Bring someone to hear these messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Note of Thanks from Lordsburg Progressive Ticket
Undersigned members of the Progressive Ticket thank Lordsburg friends for votes and influence that assured election in the village election. Ernest J. Short, Mayor elect. Dewey Jones, Ira C. Conner, S. Jack Heather, E. D. Wright, Trustees elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive
Lordsburg
Ernest J. Short
Dewey Jones
Ira C. Conner
S. Jack Heather
E. D. Wright
SCS and Grazing Camps Celebrate Anniversary
The Virden camp led by Captain B H Bross held a March anniversary dinner and large dance with staff from Lordsburg and nationwide guests. The Animas Grazing Camp hosted Lt Chester S Adama and officers for a luncheon and talks. Lordsburg figures attended including attorney Forrest Sanders. The Red Rock camp, praised for portability, held a barbecue at Ash Creek side camp. A Washington order ends three hundred southwest camps, affecting Red Rock.
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Virden
B. H. Bross
Deata
Lordsburg
Bruse
R. Milhon
Adama
L. C. Matthews
Lt. Smith
J. M. Moffett
W. T. Petit
Forrest Sanders
Department of Grazing
Chamber of Commerce
Dempsey
Red Rock
Captain Roberts
Hia Aida
Ash Creek
Tom McCauley
FBI
Wood Ranch
A. B. Cutler Ia
Washington
Soil Conservation Agent Explains New Range Program
E R C Hollinger Fatension Soil Conservationist of State College together with County Agent Black reports on the new range program. Meetings have been conducted at Animas Rodeo and Cloverdale with a final session scheduled for 2 pm Friday at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. C. Hollinger
Fatension Soil Conservationist
State College
Black
Animas
Rodeo
Cloverdale
Court House
New Liberal Member Reported Alongside Family Birth
A new member joined the Liberal force on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Clyde Cunningham are proud parents of a seven pound girl born Wednesday at Swift Memorial Hospital in Silver City. Mother and baby are reported to be doing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Force
Clyde Cunningham
Swift Memorial Hospital
Silver City
Cheribitian Endeavor Discusses Death and Bible Proofs
About twenty youths gathered last Sunday to explore the topic of Death led by Helen Brimberry. Next Sunday Mary Cureton will lead a discussion on Proofs That the Bible is True and is expected to draw interest. All youths not elsewhere engaged are invited to attend.
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Lewson
Helen Brimberry
Mary Cureton
Recreation rooms host taffy pull at Church of Christ
The Senior Christian Endeavor held a taffy pull and games for about fifty members and guests in the Church of Christ recreation rooms. Chaperones prepared the candy and led outdoor lemonade sessions before many left claiming it was one of the year’s most enjoyable parties.
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Church of Christ
al I
Thanks for kindness after our loss
We thank friends for acts of kindness sympathy and floral offerings after the death of our son and brother. Special thanks to members of the Methodist Church. Rh D Lewis Mrs Mabel Bentley Mr and Mrs C W Malcolm Miss Norma Lewis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Rh. D. Lewis
Mabel Bentley
C. W. Malcolm
Norma Lewis
Village election thanks pledge to city administration
Earl T. Brown expresses gratitude to supporters and voters in the recent village election and pledges full cooperation to the incoming city administration, wishing success to its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl T. Brown
Hidalgo County Welfare panel reviews delinquency and welfare needs
The Hidalgo County Welfare Committee met at the Department of Public Welfare office. Mrs Ena Walter and Miss Vivian Graham led child welfare efforts while Mrs Cecelia Fedricks outlined a recreational program to curb youth delinquency in Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Gauthier
Lordsburg
Lordsburg-Hidalgo
Hidalgo County Welfare Committee
Department of Public Welfare
Ena Walter
Vivian Graham
Misa Eleanor O'Meara
Hidalgo County Health Department
Mra. W. F. Wi
Mra
Walter
Cecelia Fedricks
Glen Moses
Bryan Hall
Wirle
Superintendent Miller
W. F. Winters
H. N. Scofield
Ena Welter
N. C. Tenney
Eleanor
Baseball Fans Attend Sox Cubs Game in Bisbee
Bennie Cochran S M Chase Chip Pierce and Ralph Clark attended the baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Cubs in Bisbee Monday afternoon. Dr C B Austin Nat Gammon and Earle Kerr drove over Tuesday afternoon to see the same matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Cochran
S. M. Chase
Chip Pierce
Ralph Clark
Chicago White Sox
Cubs
Bisbee
Dr. C. B. Austin
Nat Gammon
Earle Kerr
On Vacation Cashier Boyd Maddox Ends Break
Cashier Boyd Maddox and his family take a two week vacation visiting relatives and friends in Arizona and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Maddox
Arizona
California
4-H Glee Club Broadcast From Hot Springs
Mrs. Olive B. Cruse will present the 4-H Glee Club of Hot Springs over KOB at 7 30 p m on April 15. The club has been specially trained and will sing the official 4-H songs in a broadcast that promises to be of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive B. Cruse
Glee Club of
Hot Springs
Kob
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